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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-12-02 Agenda Packet-Transportation Commission Meeting TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION MEETING City Council Chambers, 33 East Broadway Avenue Meridian, Idaho Monday, December 02, 2024 at 3:30 PM All materials presented at public meetings become property of the City of Meridian. Anyone desiring accommodation for disabilities should contact the City Clerk's Office at 208-888-4433 at least 48 hours prior to the public meeting. Agenda VIRTUAL MEETING INSTRUCTIONS To join the meeting online: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81095276712 Or join by phone: 1-253-215-8782 Webinar ID: 810 9527 6712 ROLL-CALL ATTENDANCE _____ David Ballard _____ John Wasson, Ex-Officio - ACHD _____ Zachary Shoemaker _____ Lila Klopfenstein, Ex-Officio _____ Ryan Lancaster _____ Miranda Carson, Ex-Officio - WASD _____ Walter Steed _____ Alissa Taysom, Ex-Officio - VRT _____ Tracy Hopkins _____ Justin Price, Ex-Officio - ITD _____ Stephen Lewis _____ Jared Smith _____ Tom LeClaire _____ Lilly Miller ADOPTION OF AGENDA [ACTION ITEM] APPROVAL OF MINUTES [ACTION ITEM] 1. Approval of Minutes - November 4, 2024 OLD BUSINESS [ACTION ITEM] 2. Transportation Project Updates NEW BUSINESS [ACTION ITEM] 1 3. Initial Point Gallery, an Overview - Lizzie Taylor, Meridian Arts Commission, Initial Point Gallery Subcommittee Chair 4. ACHD Draft Traffic Calming Policy 5. Meridian Intersection Pedestrian Safety (MIPS) Project Updates 6. Ex-Officio Updates 7. Staff Communications FUTURE MEETING TOPICS 8. ACHD Master Street Map Changes – Arterial Corridor Preservation (Cherry Lane) 9. Capital Investments Citizens Advisory Committee (CICAC) Update 10. Baraya Subdivision 11. Transportation Commission Bylaws 12. ACHD Queuing Analysis NEXT MEETING - JANUARY 6, 2025 ADJOURNMENT 2 Meeting Minutes Meridian Transportation Commission Monday, November 4, 2024 Council Chambers – Meridian City Hall  33 East Broadway Ave., Meridian, Idaho Roll Call MEMBERS ☐David Ballard ☒Walter Steed ☒Zach Shoemaker ☒Ryan Lancaster ☒Stephen Lewis ☒Tracy Hopkins ☒Jared Smith ☒Tom LeClaire ☒Lilly Miller EX-OFFICIO ☒John Wasson (ACHD) ☒Lila Klopfenstein (COMPASS) ☒Miranda Carson (WASD) ☒Alissa Taysom (VRT) ☒Justin Price (ITD) OTHERS PRESENT ☒Sgt. Tara Smith (Police) ☒ Tishra Murray (Legal) ☐Caleb Hood (Comm. Dev.) ☒Hether Hill (Comm. Dev.) Introduction Of New Youth Commissioner Lilly Miller Chair Steed introduced the newly appointed Youth Commissioner, Lilly Miller. Adoption of the Agenda No changes were made to the agenda by staff or commissioners. Motion to approve by Commissioner Lancaster, 2nd by Commissioner Hopkins - all ayes. Approval of Minutes 1. October 7, 2024 Motion to approve by Commissioner Lancaster, 2nd by Commissioner Hopkins - all ayes. Old Business Items 2. Transportation Projects Update – Hether Hill Ms. Hill began on Page 6 of the packet and recommended the Commission review the updates provided in bolded text through page 12. Ms. Hill noted ITD provided updates to all listed projects on pages 10 through 12. 3. Corporate Dr. / S. Progress Ave. John Wasson (ACHD) did an investigation based on a request from the Mayor’s Office in June 2024. Upon their ACHD’s investigation, they didn’t find any issues with visibility or site distance. 280 feet of visibility is needed and was adequate at this inters ection. Chair Steed directed Ms. Hill to close the loop with the original inquiring party. 3 Item 1. 4. Tree Farm Way / Chinden Blvd. Mr. Wasson (ACHD) does not have any fixes and is awaiting response from Rockharbor Church. Justin Price (ITD) is also awaiting response from the Church to understand their events and see if a new signal timing plan would be warranted or needed. ITD has added this location to their list of places to observe, specifically for right turn movements. Ms. Hill also mentioned Mayor’s Office staff has also attempted to contact the Church with no response to date. New Business Items 5. Ex-Officio Updates Sgt. Smith – Meridian Police has seen quite an uptick of crashes in the last couple months with no explanation as to why this is happening. Justin Price – Project updates are in packet. Alissa Taysom – VRT is meeting with City of Kuna to discuss the Kuna Transit Study and what transit to Kuna would look like. Miranda Carson – WASD is experience a driver shortage of buses so they have Mustang Services contracted for middle and high school sports; gearing up for ACHD’s request for next year’s IFYWP; collecting data on which students are walking to school which will aid in the District’s request for projects. Chair Steed asked about ped crossing on Linder, south of Overland, at American Fork Dr. Ms. Carson stated she believes this is still pending with ACHD. Mr. Wasson agreed to look into the matter and follow up. Lila Klopfenstein – Phase I Applications are open for grant funding opportunities; public comment is open until November 11th on six new projects that are included in the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). John Wasson – ACHD has been working a lot of speed studies and those specific to Meridian have been shared with Sgt. Smtih. Mr. Wasson also shared ACHD is currently working on reevaluating the Traffic Calming Policy. Commissioner Lancaster acknowledged Sgt. Smith’s comments about an uptick of crashes. Discussion ensued. 6. Staff Communications Staff Communications began on page 13 of the packet. Chair Steed went through each of the correspondence items (three total), which prompted discussion with the Commission, Ex -Officios and City staff. Ms. Hill informed the Commission that ACHD is currently in the process of gathering feedback for their Draft Traffic Calming Policy. Ms. Hill provided the Commission with three handouts form ACHD 1) clean policy version; 2) redlined version; 3) information handout. These were not able to be included in the packet, as the packet was already published when the City received the information and request for feedback. Ms. Hill began the conversation with questions about 4 Item 1. policy and prompted discussion with the Commission. Ultimately, it was decided that more time was needed to digest the materials and have a constructive conversation. Ms. Hill agreed to reach out to ACHD and see if they would accept written comment following the November 22 nd deadline so the Commission could convene as a group t o discuss in December. FUTURE MEETING TOPICS 7. Franklin, McDermott to Black Cat Project Update 8. ACHD Master Street Map Changes – Arterial Corridor Preservation (Cherry Lane) 9. Capital Investments Citizens Advisory Committee (CICAC) Update 10. Baraya Subdivision 11. Transportation Commission Bylaws 12. ACHD Queuing Analysis Next Meeting Date: December 2, 2024 Adjournment; 5:02pm – Motion by Commissioner Lancaster, 2nd by Commissioner LeClaire - all ayes. (AUDIO RECORDING AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST) APPROVED: _______________________ _______________ WALTER STEED, CHAIR DATE ATTEST: ________________________ _______________ CHRIS JOHNSON (City Clerk) DATE 5 Item 1. MEMO TO CITY COUNCIL AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION From: Hether Hill, Coordination Planner Meeting Date: December 2, 2024 Topic: Transportation Project Updates Below is a summary/update on some of the transportation and roadway City Staff has been involved with recently. This is not an exhaustive list, but rather highlights some of the more important activities that have recently transpired (or are about to occur) in the tr ansportation realm. Staff will be at the Transportation Commission meeting to discuss some of these topics in more detail. Please feel free to contact staff should you have any comments, concerns, or questions on any of these projects. New information is in bold. KEY ACHD PROJECTS ACHD Integrated Five-Year Work Program: The 2025-2029 IFYWP can be found here: https://engage.achdidaho.org/integrated-five-year-work-plan-ifywp-2025- 2029?utm_campaign=&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govDelivery The IFYWP was adopted on September 25th. Amity Rd and Locust Grove Rd & Amity Road, Meridian to Locust Grove: These projects were presented to the ACHD Commission on September 13th to discuss the projects status, questions and concerns from the public, and the letters the City has submitted. Project future is currently unknown with indefinite pause pending new direction from t he ACHD Commission. Project Website: https://engage.achdidaho.org/amity-road-and-locust-grove-road-intersection City Staff Contact: Brian McClure, Community Development Eagle Road, Lake Hazel to Amity: Landscaping within the roundabout at Taconic will be included in the Cost Share Permit. 95% design is complete. Widen Eagle to 5 lanes with curb, gutter, sidewalk and a multi-use pathway. Includes a multi-lane roundabout at Eagle Rd and Taconic Dr. Road closure starting September 16th, removing asphalt pavement on September 17th with expected completion November 2025. Project website: https://engage.achdidaho.org/eagle-road-lake-hazel-road-to-amity- road. City Staff Contact: Brian McClure, Community Development Fairview, Jericho Road to Eagle & Locust Grove/Fairview Signal: Widen intersection to 9 lanes on Fairview and 7 lanes on Locust Grove. Widen Fairview to 7 lanes with curb, gutter, sidewalk and Level 3 bike facility. Currently in ROW phase; construction is expected to start 2029. This project is exceptionally complex with multiple curbs, materials, and elevations. Z-crossing just west of Fairview/Webb in design. Here is a link to the project website: https://engage.achdidaho.org/fairview- 6 Item 2. avenue-jericho-road-to-eagle-road City Staff Contact: Caleb Hood, Community Development Franklin, McDermott to Black Cat: Widening Franklin Rd to 5 lanes between McDermott Rd and Black Cat Rd, and improving the intersection of Franklin Rd and McDermott Rd. The Franklin Rd and McDermott Rd intersection is a joint project with Nampa Highway Dis trict No. 1. City/ACHD partnership on landscaping in the medians/buffers and future location for a “Welcome to Meridian” sign being considered. Stormwater swales envisioned behind curb. 95% design plan-in-hand scheduled for August 28th. Design in FY24-25, Right of Way in FY28-29, notice to proceed scheduled for future. Posted speed to be 35 MPH but no design elements contemplated to support. Here is a link to the project website: https://engage.achdidaho.org/franklin-road-mcdermott-road-to-black-cat- road?utm_campaign=&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govDelivery City Staff Contact: Brian McClure, Community Development Lake Hazel and Eagle Signal: The design includes significant grade changes of the existing intersection and will integrate large retaining walls. Widen and signalize intersection to 4/5 lanes on Eagle and 3/4 lanes on Lake Hazel with multiuse pathway connections. Project will be constructed as part of Eagle Road, Lake Hazel to Amity widening. On 90-day construction bid list for June 2024 with notice to proceed in September. Intersection is closed; cut and fill is ongoing. Project website: https://engage.achdidaho.org/lake-hazel-and-eagle-intersection. City Staff Contact: Brian McClure, Community Development Lake Hazel Road, Locust Grove Road to Meridian Road: Brighton owns multiple parcels of land between S Apex Avenue and S Meridian Road. Per their requirements from the City of Meridian they are required to complete a significant utility upgrade that will require the roadway be reconstructed. ACHD Commission has approved a Cooperative Development Agreement for the reconstruction and widening of E Lake Hazel Road between S Apex Avenue and S Meridian Road to 5 -lanes, with 10-foot wide concrete multi-use pathways on both sides of the road. Lake Hazel is currently closed in this section for related improvements. Lake Hazel Road, Eagle to Cloverdale: Widen Lake Hazel Rd to five 11’ lanes with curb gutter and 10’ detached multiuse path on both sides. Bridge improvement included to remove and replace the existing bridge over the Ten Mile Creek. Project will include swales adjacent to the roadway. Design is complete. Design 2022-2023; ROW; 2024; Construction 2027. City to cost share on continuous lighting within Meridian City limits (not Boise). Project Website: https://engage.achdidaho.org/lake_hazel_eagle_cloverdale. City Staff Contact: Brian McClure, Community Development Linder, Overland to Franklin (Overpass of I-84): Widen Linder Rd to 5 lanes with a bicycle and pedestrian facility from Overland Rd to Franklin Rd. Project includes a new I -84 overpass, improvements to the Overland and Franklin intersections, and connection of W Verbena Dr across Linder. The City is funding design; design is complete. ROW is programmed at ACHD for 2024-2025 and construction is programmed for 2026-2027 in the IFYWP. https://engage.achdidaho.org/linder-road- overpass-franklin-road-to-overland-road The City has been awarded $4.3M from ITD towards completion of this project. The City and ACHD have entered into an agreement to spend the Strategic Initiative Funds in 2025. City Staff Contact: Caleb Hood, Community Development 7 Item 2. Linder, Ustick to Pine (concept): The project team met to review concepts. Also, the ACHD Pedestrian Advisory Group (PAG), ACHD Commissioners, and City staff did an onsite review of the existing conditions on this stretch of road. In all concepts impacts to some properties would have left substandard conditions for parking and exacerbated backout parking concerns for all users. New concepts discussed include 3 and 5-lane designs with shared roads, roundabout couplets for improved safety/access with turning restrictions, and enhanced speed mitigation features to promote school and park access. A traditional 5-lane design with the most property acquisitions is also being considered. The Transportation Commission recommended a 5-lane option to Council. On June 18th, 2024 City Council gave general support for a traditional 5-lane option. Project Website: https://engage.achdidaho.org/linder-road-pine-avenue-to-ustick-road. City Staff Contact: Brian McClure, Community Development McMillan/Black Cat Roundabout: Multi-lane roundabout with truck apron, curb, gutter, and 10-foot- wide multi-use pathways. Crosswalk at each leg with two stage pedestrian crossings and rectangular rapid flashing beacons (RRFBs) at each pedestrian crossing. City is partnering with ACHD on Tier 1 landscape improvements in the RAB (conduit for now, landscape in the future), splitter isla nds and 4- foot buffer areas. 99% designed. Construction is planned for 2029 in the IFYWP. https://engage.achdidaho.org/mcmillan-and-black-cat-intersection City Staff Contact: Caleb Hood, Community Development Overland and Linder, Linder Rd. Overpass – Phase 1: Reconstruct and widen the intersection and construct the new lanes north of the intersection. Additionally, this project will include APS, MUP’s, bulb-outs and small retaining wall. On 90-day construction bid list for November 2024 with Notice to Proceed (construction) in February 2025. Star Road Bridges: Replace two bridges over the Five Mile Creek and Five Mile Feeder. Bridge width will support future widening to 5-lanes and a type 3 bike facility (MUP). This project is substantially completed. Ustick, Ten Mile to Linder: Widen Ustick Rd to 5 lanes with curb, gutter, center medians, and multi-use pathway from Ten Mile Rd to Linder Rd. Right-of-way is scheduled for 2025 in the adopted IFYWP and construction is planned for 2026. Median landscaping is being explored by the project team. Concept includes pedestrian bridge crossing over Five Mile Creek with a signalized crossing at Ustick. Design will include multiuse pathways. A retaining wall will be necessary along Five Mile Creek. No sidewalk/pathways along Five Mile Creek where retaining wall to be located; connection will rely on City pathway on north side of creek (in Bridgetower). https://engage.achdidaho.org/ustick_ten_mile_linder City Staff Contact: Caleb Hood, Community Development Ustick, Black Cat to Ten Mile: Widen to 5-lanes with center medians. Signalized crossing at Naomi (location of new ACHD maintenance facility, south of City wastewater facility. Notice to Proceed was issued November 11th. Contractor has started implementing traffic control on the project and throughout the southern neighborhoods. Black Cat Road is closed south of Ustick Roa d. Contractor milling the south half of the road in preparation for utility relocations and temporary pavement. https://engage.achdidaho.org/ustick_black_cat_ten_mile City Staff Contact: Caleb Hood, Community Development 8 Item 2. Ustick, Owyhee Storm to Black Cat: Widen to two lanes in each direction, with a center turn lane and median islands where the center turn lane is not needed for access. Project includes 10 -foot wide multi-use pathways on each side, curb and gutter. ROW planned for 2026; construction 2027 in the current IFYWP. Project cost is estimated at $11M. https://engage.achdidaho.org/ustick-road-owyhee- storm-avenue-to-black-cat-road City Staff Contact: Caleb Hood, Community Development ACHD CAPITAL MAINTENANCE Residential Capital Maintenance includes conducting field reconnaissance and collecting survey data to determine an improvement strategy for deteriorated/non -compliant facilities such as: pavement, drainage, pipes, sidewalks, ramps. ACHD aims for bringing the segments up to Complete Streets standards where possible. Existing non-compliant pedestrian ramp and driveway access points located along each roadway segment will be identified to be upgraded to me et ADA compliance. Reasonable attempts will be made to improve each pedestrian ramp as directional, not diagonal. Meridian Downtown Pavement and Pedestrian Improvements (2025): Formerly named: “FY2022 Residential Capital Maintenance”. The project goal is to rehabilitate pavement and add pedestrian improvements including sidewalk and bulb-outs. Segments include: W 3rd St, W Pine to north end; E Broadway Ave, E 3rd to E 6th; W Cherry Ave, NW 4th St to Meridian Rd; W Idaho Ave, W 8th St to N Meridian Rd; W Maple Ave, W 1st St to N Meridian Rd; W 2nd St, W Cherry Ave to W Cherry Ln; NW 4th S, W Broadway Ave to Maple Ave. https://engage.achdidaho.org/2022-residential-capital-maintenance Segments E Washington Ave, NW 7th to Meridian Rd; NW 7th St, W Washington St to middle school micro-path (currently adding sidewalk, no pavement rehab, could change); and W 6th St, W Washington St to W Carlton Ave are also part of this project, but have a separate web page: https://engage.achdidaho.org/washington-street-and-6th-street On 90-day construction bid list for October 2024 with Notice to Proceed (construction) in January 2025. City Staff Contact: Caleb Hood, Community Development Residential Pavement and Pedestrian Improvements (2026): Segments included: 1st St W, south end to Franklin Road; Rose Circle; Country Terrace Way S, south end to Overland Road; Blossom Pl, south end to W McGlinchey Ave; McGlinchey Ave, Blossom Pl to NW 8th St; Interlachen Ct, west end to Interlachen Way; Laurel Ct, south end to Verbena Dr; Tobago Ct. E., west end to SE 5th Way; Larkspur Ct, south end to Verbena Dr; Lilac St, south end to Waltman St; Lavender Ct, south end to Verbena Dr; Sugar Creek, south end to Sugar Creek Dr; Lawndale Dr, McGlinchey Ave to Crestmont Dr; Cruser Dr, west end to Five Mile Rd; and Francine Pl S, Victory Rd to S Francine Ln. ACHD project number: 521060. Project team meeting held April 12th. City Staff Contact: Hether Hill, Community Development 9 Item 2. ITD PROJECTS (Updated by ITD Staff October 2024) ChindenWest Corridor: This project will result in 4 travel lanes (two in each direction). Widening will take place to the south of the existing alignment and be constructed to accommodate future widening to 6 travel lanes (three in each direction) with high -capacity intersections at roads with river crossings. Project website: US-20/26 ChindenWest | ITD Projects (idaho.gov) Star Road to ID-16: Project is entering final acceptance and closeout process. ITD Project Manager: JD Lewelling, JD.Lewelling@itd.idaho.gov Middleton Road to Star Road: Final design for east and west sections was completed in September and October 2023, respectively. PS&E is scheduled for mid to late 2025 for both the east (Key No. 24310) and west (Key No. 24309) packages. Construction expected to start in fall of 2025 d epending upon right-of-way acquisition. Construction funding has yet to be identified. https://chindenwest.com/middletontostar/ City Staff Contact: Caleb Hood, Community Development ITD Project Manager: Jeff Nettleton, jeff.nettleton@itd.idaho.gov Idaho Highway 16 extension, I-84 to U.S. 20/26 Project website: itdprojects.idaho.gov/pages/sh16corridor I-84 to Franklin: Contract completion date is Winter 2024. Construction is nearing completion on the new I-84 interchange between Garrity and Ten Mile and widening Franklin Road. ITD Project Manager: Jeff Ryan, Jeff.Ryan@itd.idaho.gov Ustick to Chinden: Contract completion date is Fall 2026. Work started on the US20/26 and SH 16 Interchange Bridge. McDermott Bypass at Ustick is now open, and the McDermott and Ustick intersection is now shifted east. This intersection has temporary signals and will soon have permanent signals. US20/26 (Chinden) will have 4 lanes including the use of north ramps before winter. For the next 18 months expect some US20/26 restrictions in this area for construction of the bridge. Construction for widening Ustick at SH 16 will begin this winter. The new Ersatz road north of McMillan is complete. Large trucking operations continue is this area for construction of the roadway. ITD Project Manager: Dan Gorley, Dan.Gorley@itd.idaho.gov Franklin to Ustick: Contract completion date is Fall 2026. Work on the railroad bridge north of Franklin continues and girders should be placed in the next few months. Crews continue working on the Cherry Lane Bridge overpass, Quasi Place Bridge over Ten Mile Creek, and SH 16 Bridge over Ten Mile Creek. Large trucking operations continue is this area for construction of the roadway. ITD Project Manager: Dan Gorley, Dan.Gorley@itd.idaho.gov Interstate 84 Eastbound Auxiliary Lane, Meridian Interchange to Eagle Interchange: This project will add a second on-ramp lane eastbound at Meridian Interchange, an auxiliary (fifth) lane between Meridian Interchange to Eagle Interchange, and a second off -ramp lane at Eagle Interchange. A virtual public open house was held February 13-28, 2024. Work continues on the environmental documentation and the Interchange Modification Report. The new FY 2025 – FY 2031 ITIP shows $14.5 10 Item 2. million in construction funding in the year 2031. https://itdprojects.org/projects/i-84-meridian- interchange-to-eagle-interchange-auxiliary-lane/ ITD Project Manager: Mark Wasdahl, Mark.Wasdahl@itd.idaho.gov FY24 Surface Treatments US 20/26 & SH 44: Sealcoat approximately 107 lane miles of US 20/26 and SH-44 this summer. Some patching remains to be completed. Contractor is currently working through punch list items. ITD Project Manager: Walter Olin, Walter.Olin@itd.idaho.gov SH-55 Eagle Road Safety Review: An inter-agency team was assembled to discuss a safety review of Eagle Road, I-84 to SH-44. The safety review, which included a speed study, was completed at the end of February 2023. ITD has presented to City Council several times, the last time was on September 5, 2023. ITD shared what was found in the safety review and showed what sign and striping improvements were made as a result. They also shared that the speed study showed that no change to the enforceable speed limits on Eagle Rd were recommended. ITD recognizes the city’s concerns regarding the daily congestion on Eagle Rd and proposed implementing advisory speed limit signage with flashing beacons. These would be activated during the busiest times of the day. The purpose would be to alert the public of times when congestion is most likely. After the presentation there were concerns from the mayor and at least one council member due to advisory speeds not being enforceable. ITD and the city continue to engage to find the best solution for the traveling public on Eagle Rd. An additional inter-agency team with law enforcement, the city, ITD, and other agencies will be put together in the coming months to continue discussions. While different agencies may have different goals, the main goal we all agree on is keeping the public safe and ensuring drivers can get to where they need to go as efficiently and safely as possible. An inter-agency team was assembled to discuss a safety review of Eagle Road, I-84 to SH-44. The safety review, which included a speed study, was completed at the end of February 2023. ITD has presented to City Council several times, the last time was on September 5, 2023. ITD shared what was found in the safety review a nd showed what sign and striping improvements were made as a result. They also shared that the speed study showed that no change to the enforceable speed limits on Eagle Rd were recommended. ITD recognizes the city’s concerns regarding the daily congestion on Eagle Rd and proposed implementing advisory speed limit signage with flashing beacons. These would be activated during the busiest times of the day. The purpose would be to alert the public of times when congestion is most likely. After the presentation there were concerns from the mayor and at least one council member due to advisory speeds not being enforceable. ITD and the city continue to engage to find the best solution for the traveling public on Eagle Rd. An additional inter-agency team with law enforcement, the city, ITD, and other agencies was put together. They met to look at other options on how to make it a safety corridor with warning signs, closing some unsignalized left turns, and potentially adding variable speed limits. After the law enforcement meeting, there were two public open houses. Currently the comments from the open houses have been reviewed, and a proposal from ITD taking the comments into consideration will be forthcoming. While different agencies may have different goals, the main goal we all agree on is keeping the public safe and ensuring drivers can get to where they need to go as efficiently and safely as possible. ITD Contact: Justin Price, Justin.Price@itd.idaho.gov I-84 Mobility Improvement Study: This study will determine whether additional auxiliary lanes and other improvements are needed to smooth merge hesitations, achieve better traffic distribution, and 11 Item 2. achieve lane balance for the 11-mile section of Interstate 84 between the Garrity Interchange in Nampa and the I-84/I-184 Wye Interchange in Boise. Existing traffic counts will be collected, future traffic counts will be developed, existing conditions will be reviewed along with all previous environmental and operational studies, traffic will be modeled, an origin-destination study will be conducted, and a phasing plan developed. A scope of work is being developed with HDR following a Request for Proposals consultant selection process. ITD Project Manager: Mark Wasdahl, Mark.Wasdahl@itd.idaho.gov SH-69 Traffic Study: This study will identify roadway improvements necessary to accommodate traffic through 2050. Corridor vision and project status update will be presented to the Idaho Transportation Board at its December 2024 meeting. ITD Project Manager: Mark Wasdahl, Mark.Wasdahl@itd.idaho.gov PATHWAYS (Updated by City Parks Staff April 2024) Nine Mile Creek, Linder to Meridian: In initiating the land trade, parks staff discovered a strip of easement belonging to Nampa and Meridian Irrigation District that can accommodate the pathway, rendering a land trade unnecessary. The current (funded) project phase will run from NW 3rd Street along the Ninemile Creek as far as approximately 8th Street. In April, staff received approval to request additional funding from LHTAC for construction of this segment, as costs have risen significantly since funds were originally allocated. Staff is currently working with an engineering consultant, with plans expected to be complete in 2025, and project construction in 26/27. A future City project (not yet funded) proposes to extend the Rail With Trail Pathway west as far as Lin der Road. Five Mile Creek Pathway: This project, which includes 2/3 of a mile of newly paved pathway along the south bank of the Fivemile Creek, and a pedestrian bridge crossing of the Ninemile Creek, is now complete. It connects 3 miles of existing pathway in northwest Meridian with more than 4 miles of existing pathway to the east, allowing for approximately 8 miles of continuous multi-use pathway through Meridian, primarily along the Fivemile Creek. OTHER PROJECTS MDC, Downtown Parking Efforts: MDC is working on an update to Destination Downtown. Part of this is parking analysis. The MDC consultant is wrapping-up the Parking Management Strategies & Implementation Guide. MDC and City Staff met in late January to discuss next steps. 12 Item 2. 2025 Initial Point Gallery Schedule Stretch Out Your Body!09.00 AM 09.00 AM Regular Gallery Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM INVERTED REALITY Tuesday, February 4 4:30 - 7:00 PM Tuesday, May 6 4:30 - 7:00 PM MYTHS AND MORALS Tuesday, August 5 4:30 - 7:00 PM MONTH ARTIST(S) / ORGANIZATION RECEPTION For information on our Call to Artists, updated schedules, and other gallery announcements, please visit meridiancity.org/gallery For information on our Call to Artists, updated schedules, and other gallery announcements, please visit meridiancity.org/gallery M E R I D I A N C I T Y .O R G /G A L L E R Y AUGUST 2025 (August 5 - August 28) FEBRUARY 2025 (February 4 - February 28) Artists: Brecken Bird, NikitaBudkov, and Reba Robinson DUSTY CHAPS AND COWBOYHATS: IDAHO’S RANCHING ANDRODEO HERITAGE Tuesday, June 3 4:30 - 7:00 PM LARGE MEN WITH SMALL BRUSHES ROCK, PAPER, SCISSORS, WOOD! Tuesday, September 2 4:30 - 7:00 PM Wednesday, November 5 4:30 - 7:00 PM DECEMBER - JANUARY 2026 (December 2 - January 30) PURPLE PLUS Tuesday, December 2 4:30 - 7:00 PM NOVEMBER 2025 (November 5 - November 28) SEPTEMBER - OCTOBER 2025 (September 2 - October 31) JUNE - JULY 2025 (June 3 - August 1) Treasure Valley Artist Alliance Artists: Elizabeth Hilton, Stephen Purcell, Jennifer Moramarco, Rick Newman, and Betty Hayzlett Artists: Scott Muscolo, Roy Gover, Hugh Mossman, Dennis Hazlett, Don Belts, and Andrew Forbes Boise Open Studios CollectiveOrganization (BOSCO) LAND LINES OF LEAF AND PETAL WEST ADA SCHOOL DISTRICT ART SHOW Tuesday, March 4 4:30 - 7:00 PM Tuesday, April 1 4:30 - 7:00 PM MAY 2025 (April 29 - May 19) APRIL 2025 (April 1 - April 25) MARCH 2025 (March 4 - March 28) Artists: Claire Remsberg, Jessie Swimeley, Cindi Walton, Jill Storey, Mary Arnold, and Suzi Butler Artists: Antonia Hedrick, Beth Trott,and Stephanie Inman Artists: Devon William Smith, Rachel Reynolds, Gregory Ahley Newman, Mary Ann Fraser and Leslie Jay Bosch MIDNIGHT METAPHOR Tuesday, December 3, 2024 4:30 - 7:00 PM DECEMBER - JANUARY 2025 (December 3 - January 31)Treasure Valley Artists Alliance 13 Item 3. 14 Item 3. 5100 - 1 Adopted: Res. 469 (7/13/94) Revised: 7/19/95; Ord. 201 (4/12/06); Ord. 213 (12/15/10); Ord. 219 (8/22/12); Ord. 224 (12/11/13); Ord. 233 (1/25/17); Ord. 248 (3/10/21) SECTION 5100 – TRAFFIC ENGINEERING 5104.2 Residential Traffic Management (Traffic Calming) ACHD shall cooperate with residents, municipalities, and neighborhood associations to manage residential traffic and mitigate the negative effects of excessive traffic speed and/or volume on residential streets. 5104.2.1 Eligibility The following criteria shall be met for a street to be considered eligible for traffic calming: • Residential streets greater than 750’ in length with a posted speed limit of 30 mph or less and classified as a local or collector street (as identified in the ACHD Master Street Map) • Minimum average daily traffic (ADT), as measured by a weekday count of at least three days duration, shall be at least 400 vehicles. • Maximum average daily traffic (ADT), as measured by a weekday count of at least three days duration, shall be no more than 4000 vehicles. Streets that do meet the eligibility criteria may be considered for traffic calming through a more detailed planning study, or capital project, as determined by ACHD Traffic Engineering staff. 5104.2.2 Traffic Safety Investigation Prior to implementing traffic calming, a traffic safety investigation consistent with procedures outlined in Sec. 5104.1 shall be completed prior to implementing traffic calming. At least three (3) years are required between investigations. Traffic safety investigations may recur less than three (3) years after completion of a prior investigation if street conditions have substantially changed (e.g., new development, land use changes, new street connection) or if approved by the ACHD Traffic Engineering Supervisor. 5104.2.3 Peak Hour Traffic and Speed Thresholds for Local Residential Roads Based on the results of the Traffic Safety Investigation one of the following thresholds shall be met for a street to be considered for traffic calming: 1. Peak hour traffic greater than 100 vehicles. 2. 15% of vehicles are traveling at or exceeding 28 mph. 3. 5% of vehicles are traveling at or exceeding 32 mph. 5104.2.4 Peak Hour Traffic and Speed Thresholds for Collector Roads Based on the results of the Traffic Safety Investigation one of the following thresholds shall be met for a street to be considered for traffic calming: 15 Item 4. 5100 - 2 Adopted: Res. 469 (7/13/94) Revised: 7/19/95; Ord. 201 (4/12/06); Ord. 213 (12/15/10); Ord. 219 (8/22/12); Ord. 224 (12/11/13); Ord. 233 (1/25/17); Ord. 248 (3/10/21) 1. Peak hour traffic greater than 300 vehicles where no direct lot access is permitted and 150 vehicles where direct lot access exists. 2. 15% of vehicles are traveling at or exceeding 33 mph. 3. 5% of vehicles are traveling at or exceeding 36 mph. . As determined by the Traffic Engineering Supervisor the speed thresholds for Local Residential Roads may be used for Collector Roads where direct lot access exists or as supported by the land use context. 5104.2.5 Neighborhood Survey If the eligibility criteria and thresholds for traffic calming are satisfied, ACHD shall facilitate a neighborhood survey. • As part of the survey process support from 60% of affected households (property residents) shall be verified by ACHD Traffic Engineering. • For local streets the survey area will include households directly abutting the street under consideration for traffic calming. • For collector streets the survey area will include households directly abutting the street under consideration for traffic calming and households abutting adjacent local streets that depend upon the collector for major street access. During the neighborhood survey process input from emergency services (police, fire, EMT, etc.) should be obtained by ACHD. If the roadway is a primary response route, ACHD may determine the street is not eligible for calming. 5104.2.6 Procedure for Traffic Calming Installation If the eligibility criteria and thresholds for traffic calming are satisfied, and the survey process is completed with support as outlined in section 5104.2.5, ACHD shall perform the design and determine the timing of traffic calming installation. ACHD may consider installation of the following traffic calming features, including but not limited to: • Vertical Deflection (Speed Humps and Tables); • Horizontal Shifts (Medians, Chokers, Lane Narrowing, Chicanes); • Intersection Treatments (Roundabouts, Mini Roundabouts, Traffic Circles, Diverters, Bulbouts, Raised Intersections, and Raised Crossings); • Vertical Elements (Street Trees or landscaping only for the purpose of traffic calming may be considered where there is an agreement for others to irrigate and maintain); • Temporary Materials may be used as approved by ACHD Traffic Engineering to evaluate potential treatments prior to permanent installation. 16 Item 4. 5100 - 1 Adopted: Res. 469 (7/13/94) Revised: 7/19/95; Ord. 201 (4/12/06); Ord. 213 (12/15/10); Ord. 219 (8/22/12); Ord. 224 (12/11/13); Ord. 233 (1/25/17); Ord. 248 (3/10/21) SECTION 5100 – TRAFFIC ENGINEERING 5104.2 Residential Traffic Management (Traffic Calming) ACHD shall cooperate with residents, other local agenciesmunicipalities, and neighborhood associations to manage residential traffic according and mitigate the negative effects of excessive traffic speed and/or volume on residential streetsto thresholds established in this policy. Traffic calming measures are roadway features and/or traffic controls that reduce the speed or volume of traffic on a street and are not intended to address serious safety deficiencies in roadway geometry or traffic controls. The measures may include, but are not limited to, speed humps, speed tables, raised crosswalks, chicanes and mini-roundabouts. 5104.2.1 Eligibility Prerequisites to Traffic Calming The following criteria shall be met for a street to be considered eligible for traffic calming: • Residential streets greater than 750’ in length with a posted speed limit of 30 mph or less and classified as a local or collector street (as identified in the ACHD Master Street Map) • Minimum average daily traffic (ADT), as measured by a weekday count of at least three days duration, shall be at least 400 vehicles. • Maximum average daily traffic (ADT), as measured by a weekday count of at least three days duration, shall be no more than 4000 vehicles. Prior to implementing traffic calming: Streets that do meet the eligibility criteria may be considered for traffic calming through a more detailed planning study, or capital project, as determined by ACHD Traffic Engineering staff. 1. A traffic safety investigation consistent with procedures outlined in Sec. 5104.1 shall be completed. This includes gathering data to determine eligibility for traffic calming, including speed and volume information as well as recent crash history. 2. If a roadway segment meets traffic calming criteria, residents shall submit a petition showing support of 75% of the households on the impacted section of the street. For a local street, signatures representing a minimum of 10 households are required and may include other residents within the neighborhood where the number of houses on the street do not allow for satisfaction of this requirement. For a collector street, signatures representing 50% of the households of the adjacent local streets that, as defined by ACHD on a case-by-case basis, depend upon the collector for major street access, are also required. 3. For continuous collector streets, additional notification and public involvement may be required. Collector streets with over 4000 vehicles per day (weekday average) are generally not appropriate facilities for speed humps or other measures that may divert traffic to other streets. 17 Item 4. 5100 - 2 Adopted: Res. 469 (7/13/94) Revised: 7/19/95; Ord. 201 (4/12/06); Ord. 213 (12/15/10); Ord. 219 (8/22/12); Ord. 224 (12/11/13); Ord. 233 (1/25/17); Ord. 248 (3/10/21) 4. Input from emergency services (police, fire, EMT, etc.) should be obtained by ACHD. Should the roadway be considered a primary response route, ACHD may decline to install traffic calming measures. 5. Where public transit service is routed along a street that is considered for traffic calming measures, this shall not automatically disqualify the street from traffic calming implementation. 5104.2.2 Traffic Safety Investigation Prior to implementing traffic calming, a traffic safety investigation consistent with procedures outlined in Sec. 5104.1 shall be completed prior to implementing traffic calming. At least three (3) years are required between investigations. Traffic safety investigations may recur less than three (3) years after completion of a prior investigation if street conditions have substantially changed (e.g., new development, land use changes, new street connection) or if approved by the ACHD Traffic Engineering Supervisor.Eligibility Only residential streets with a posted speed limit of 30 mph or less and functionally classified as a local or collector street are eligible for traffic calming. 5104.2.3 Neighborhood Participation and Financial Contribution When the cut-through traffic threshold established in Sec. 5104.2.5 or Sec. 5104.2.6 is exceeded, ACHD shall conduct a study to determine appropriate traffic calming measures, perform the design, conduct the public information process, fund the construction in accordance with available funds and priorities, administer the construction contract, and install all supplementary traffic controls such as signs and pavement markings. When the cut-through requirement is not met but traffic volume and/or speed thresholds are exceeded, the neighborhood is responsible for the construction costs. Payment shall be to ACHD in advance of any traffic calming construction and/or installation. ACHD shall provide the necessary supplementary traffic control devices such as appropriate signs and markings. If traffic thresholds outlined in this policy are not met, options available to the neighborhood include the following: • Placement of a temporary speed trailer (See Sec. 5104.2.9); • Police enforcement. 5104.2.4 Minimum Criteria for Traffic Calming Eligibility The following minimum criteria shall be met (applicable to both local and collector roads) for a street segment to be eligible for traffic calming: 1. The minimum street length to be considered for traffic calming measures shall be 750’. Additional information in how this distance is measured can be found in ACHD’s Traffic Standard Details (TS-1121). 2. A 200’ minimum and 500’ maximum distance is required between traffic calming devices (measured center to center). A minimum of 300’ is required between stop or yield control, horizontal curves with 45 degree or greater deflection and any traffic calming d evice (except curb extensions). Minor variations in the aforementioned standards may be accepted by the ACHD Traffic Engineer. 18 Item 4. 5100 - 3 Adopted: Res. 469 (7/13/94) Revised: 7/19/95; Ord. 201 (4/12/06); Ord. 213 (12/15/10); Ord. 219 (8/22/12); Ord. 224 (12/11/13); Ord. 233 (1/25/17); Ord. 248 (3/10/21) 3. The minimum average daily traffic (ADT), as measured by a weekday count of at least three days duration, shall be at least 400 vehicles. 4. The maximum average daily traffic (ADT), as measured by a weekday count of at least three days duration, shall be no more than 4000 vehicles. 5104.2.35 TPeak Hour Traffic and Speed Thresholds for Local Residential Roads The minimum average daily traffic (ADT), as measured by a weekday count of at least three days duration, shall be at least 400 vehicles. The maximum average daily traffic (ADT), as measured by a weekday count of at least three days duration, shall be no more than 4000 vehicles. Based on the results of the Traffic Safety Investigation Oone of the following thresholds shall be met for a street to be considered for traffic calming: in order for a local roadway to be considered eligible for traffic calming: 1. Peak hour traffic greater than 100 vehicles. 2. 15% of vehicles are traveling at or exceeding 28 mph. 3. 5% of vehicles are traveling at or exceeding 32 mph. 1. Peak hour traffic greater than 100 vehicles. 2. 85th percentile speed of all vehicles, as measured by a count of at least three days duration, equal to or greater than 30 mph. The 85th percentile speed is defined as the speed at which 15% of vehicles are traveling at or exceeding. All speeds will be rounded to the nearest mile per hour.95th percentile speed of all vehicles, as measured by a count of at least three days duration, equal to or greater than 35 mph. The 95th percentile speed is defined as the speed at which 5% of vehicles are traveling at or exceeding. All speeds will be rounded to the nearest mile per hour. The speed requirement for both thresholds shall be reduced by 1 mph for each of the following: 1. Lack of continuous sidewalks on at least one side of the street. 2. Vertical or horizontal alignment that limits sight distance, based on the posted speed limit, as determined by ACHD. Provided either the speed or volume requirement is met, ACHD shall defray the costs of traffic calming measures if the cut through traffic exceeds the percentage listed in the table below. Values between those listed shall be prorated linearly from the values provided: ADT (Weekday) % Cut-Through 400 50 800 40 1200 30 19 Item 4. 5100 - 4 Adopted: Res. 469 (7/13/94) Revised: 7/19/95; Ord. 201 (4/12/06); Ord. 213 (12/15/10); Ord. 219 (8/22/12); Ord. 224 (12/11/13); Ord. 233 (1/25/17); Ord. 248 (3/10/21) 5104.2.46 Peak Hour Traffic and Speed Thresholds for Collector Roads or Local Roads Fully Improved to Collector Width Based on the results of the Traffic Safety Investigation one of the following thresholds shall be met for a street to be considered for traffic calming: 2. Peak hour traffic greater than 300 vehicles where no direct lot access is permitted and 150 vehicles where continuous direct lot access exists. Streets having a mixture of direct and non-direct lot access shall have a threshold volume determined by a proration based on the lineal feet of frontage of each type (for example, direct lot access on 50% of the roadway requires 225 vehicles in the peak hour to meet this requirement).Peak hour traffic greater than 300 vehicles where no direct lot access is permitted and 150 vehicles where direct lot access exists. 3.1. 4.2. 85th percentile speed of all vehicles, as measured by a count of at least three days duration, equal to or greater than 35 mph. The 85th percentile speed is defined as the speed at which 15% of vehicles are traveling at or exceeding 33 mph. All speeds will be rounded to the nearest mile per hour. 3. 95th percentile speed of all vehicles, as measured by a count of at least three days duration, equal to or greater than 37 mph. The 95th percentile speed is defined as the speed at which 5% of vehicles are traveling at or exceeding 36 mph.. All speeds will be rounded to the nearest mile per hour. As determined by the Traffic Engineering Supervisor the speed thresholds for Local Residential Roads may be used for Collector Roads where direct lot access exists or as supported by the land use context. 5. The speed requirement for both thresholds shall be reduced by 1 mph for each of the following: 1. Lack of continuous sidewalks on at least one side of the street. 2. Vertical or horizontal alignment limits sight distance per the posted speed limit. 3. More than 50% front-on housing. Provided either the speed or volume requirement is met, ACHD shall defray the costs of traffic calming measures if the cut through traffic exceeds the percentage listed in the table below. Values between those listed shall be prorated linearly from the values provided: 1600 20 >=2000 10 20 Item 4. 5100 - 5 Adopted: Res. 469 (7/13/94) Revised: 7/19/95; Ord. 201 (4/12/06); Ord. 213 (12/15/10); Ord. 219 (8/22/12); Ord. 224 (12/11/13); Ord. 233 (1/25/17); Ord. 248 (3/10/21) ADT (Weekday)* % Cut-Through 1000 50 1500 40 2000 30 2500 20 >=3000 10 * Cut through requirement shall be reduced from the value shown above based on direct lot access according to the following chart: Direct Lot Access % Reduction in Cut Through Requirement 0% 0% 20% 5% 40% 10% 60% 15% 80% 20% 100% 25% 5104.2.57 Procedure for Traffic Calming InstallationNeighborhood Survey If the prerequisites and eligibility criteria and thresholds for traffic calming are satisfied, ACHD shall determine the timing of device installation based on funding eligibility and priorityfacilitate a neighborhood survey. • As part of the survey process support from 60% of affected households (property residents) shall be verified by ACHD Traffic Engineering. • For local streets the survey area will include households directly abutting the street under consideration for traffic calming. • For collector streets the survey area will include households directly abutting the street under consideration for traffic calming and households abutting adjacent local streets that depend upon the collector for major street access. During the neighborhood survey process input from emergency services (police, fire, EMT, etc.) should be obtained by ACHD. If the roadway is a primary response route, ACHD may determine the street is not eligible for calming. 5104.2.6 Procedure for Traffic Calming Installation 21 Item 4. 5100 - 6 Adopted: Res. 469 (7/13/94) Revised: 7/19/95; Ord. 201 (4/12/06); Ord. 213 (12/15/10); Ord. 219 (8/22/12); Ord. 224 (12/11/13); Ord. 233 (1/25/17); Ord. 248 (3/10/21) A public involvement process, such as a public information meeting and/or survey of concerns, may be performed to identify and evaluate support and opposition for the proposed project. If the eligibility criteria and thresholds for traffic calming are satisfied, and the survey process is completed with support as outlined in section 5104.2.5, ACHD shall perform the design and determine the timing of traffic calming installation. ACHD may consider installation of the following traffic calming features, including but not limited to: • Vertical Deflection (Speed Humps and Tables); • Horizontal Shifts (Medians, Chokers, Lane Narrowing, Chicanes); • Intersection Treatments (Roundabouts, Mini Roundabouts, Traffic Circles, Diverters, Bulbouts, Raised Intersections, and Raised Crossings); • Vertical Elements (Street Trees or landscaping only for the purpose of traffic calming may be considered where there is an agreement for others to irrigate and maintain); • Temporary Materials may be used as approved by ACHD Traffic Engineering to evaluate potential treatments prior to permanent installation. After clearing all preceding requirements, design shall be completed and the contract submitted to the ACHD Commission for approval. 5104.2.7.1 Traffic Calming Consideration for Additional Measures Additional traffic calming measures may be considered if a street already has previously installed traffic calming devices. The analysis procedure, including neighborhood support, shall remain the same as described in sections 5104.2.1 through 5104.2.6 of this policy. However, the speed criteria as outlined above shall govern additional mitigation. 5104.2.7.2 Traffic Calming Consideration for New Development Traffic calming on new streets should be a part of the conditions of development for new neighborhoods (see Sec. 5104.2.8 for additional information). In the absence of any previously documented conditions or requirements for traffic calming installation, no roadway shall be eligible for traffic calming measures at District expense unless a minimum of 50% of the front on homes are occupied. 5104.2.8 Development Funded Traffic Calming Measures Traffic calming measures may be required as a site related impact for any development which is likely to create or add to residential traffic exceeding thresholds outlined in Sec. 5104.2.4 or 5104.2.5. The volume or cut-through criteria specified in Sec. 5104.2.4 or 5104.2.5 shall be satisfied by projected traffic volumes as identified in a traffic impact study or, where no study is required, by ACHD determination. Traffic calming measures required with development may be approved by the ACHD Commission based on the following: 1. Evidence of neighborhood support via petition; 2. The relationship of the proposed development’s impact to existing and future traffic volumes; 22 Item 4. 5100 - 7 Adopted: Res. 469 (7/13/94) Revised: 7/19/95; Ord. 201 (4/12/06); Ord. 213 (12/15/10); Ord. 219 (8/22/12); Ord. 224 (12/11/13); Ord. 233 (1/25/17); Ord. 248 (3/10/21) 3. Route importance for emergency response; 4. Response from affected emergency services personnel to the proposal. The selection of traffic calming measures shall be limited to the most appropriate devices to mitigate speeding concerns. Where the measures are for an established neighborhood area, that neighborhood may request more costly traffic control measures, but shall be responsible for the additional cost. 5104.2.9 Policy for Radar Trailer (Visual Traffic Speed Indicator) Requests for trailer use may be accepted by ACHD Traffic Engineering from municipalities, neighborhood associations or groups, law enforcement personnel, school districts or individual residents on a residential street. Requests may be made in writing, by phone, or via email. Location consideration shall respond to safety and sight obstruction factors. Radar trailer availability is normally on a first come, first served basis, Monday through Friday. Display operation is all day (24 hours). Priorities for radar trailer placement may change due to special studies, weather, construction or other considerations. 23 Item 4. Residential Traffic Calming Policy ACHD’S GOALWork with communities to mitigate traffic speed and volume in neighborhoods. TRAFFIC CALMING INSTALLATION • Intersection Treatments (Roundabouts, Mini Roundabouts, Traffic Circles, Diverters, Bulbouts, Raised Intersections, and Raised Crossings) • Vertical Elements (Street Trees or landscaping only for the purpose of traffic calming may be considered where there is an agreement for others to irrigate and maintain) POSSIBLE TRAFFIC CALMING OPTIONS INCLUDE... • Vertical Deflection (Speed Humps and Tables) • Horizontal Shifts (Medians, Chokers, Lane Narrowing, Chicanes) Temporary Materials may be used as approved by ACHD Traffic Engineering to evaluate potential treatments prior to permanent installation. • Residential streets over 750 feet long, with a speed limit of 30 mph or less. • Minimum traffic: 400 vehicles per day. • Maximum traffic: 4,000 vehicles per day. 1 INITIAL ELIGIBILITY If initial eligibility requirements are not met a street might be considered for traffic calming through a more detailed study or a special project, as decided by ACHD Traffic Engineering staff. Based on the results of the Traffic Safety Investigation, one of these must be true: 3 TRAFFIC VOLUME AND SPEED THRESHOLDS LOCAL ROADS Over 100 vehicles during weekday peak hour 15% of vehicles going 28 mph+ 5% going 32 mph+ 1. 2. 3. COLLECTOR ROADS Over 300 vehicles (or 150 where there’s direct access) during peak weekday hour 15% of vehicles going 33 mph+ 5% going 36 mph+ 1. 2. 3. If the street meets the requirements and the neighborhood survey shows enough support, ACHD will design and schedule the traffic calming installation. 2 TRAFFIC SAFETY INVESTIGATION Before adding traffic calming measures, a traffic safety review will be completed. Eligibility is based on speeds and traffic volumes, but ACHD also checks road width, land use, parking, sidewalks, crash history, and more. While these factors might not directly affect speed or traffic, they are essential for a thorough review. If ACHD notices any issues, they are typically addressed without needing to meet specific criteria (such as fixing a misplaced speed limit sign). If a street meets the requirements for traffic calming, ACHD will conduct a neighborhood survey. At least 60% of nearby households need to support the plan. 4 NEIGHBORHOOD SURVEY ACHD will also get input from emergency services (police, fire, EMT). If the street is a main emergency response route, it may not qualify for traffic calming. SURVEY AREA For local streets: Households directly next to the street. For collector streets: Households next to the street, and nearby streets that rely on it for access. 24 Item 4. MEMO TO TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION Agenda Topic on the Transportation Commission Agenda From: Hether Hill Meeting Date: December 2, 2024 Topic: Staff Communications Below are summaries of relevant correspondences received by City Staff since the last TC meeting. CORRESPONDENCE #1: From: Hether Hill Sent: Thursday, November 14, 2024 11:06 AM To: Rob S <rkscsmith@msn.com> Cc: Luke Cavener <lcavener@meridiancity.org> Subject: `RE: Traffic Rob, I’ve heard from ITD. The intersection in question is on the list for the striping crews. The crews have been focusing on mainline striping elsewhere through the district and if all that goes as planned, they may get to this intersection within the next couple of weeks. Hether Hill | Long Range Associate Coordination Planner City of Meridian | Community Development 33 E. Broadway Ave., Suite 102 Meridian, Idaho 83642 Phone: 208-489-0319 Built for Business, Designed for Living www.meridiancity.org All e-mail messages sent to or received by City of Meridian e-mail accounts are subject to the Idaho law, in regards to both release and retention, and may be released upon request, unless exempt from disclosure by law. From: Rob S <rkscsmith@msn.com> Sent: Tuesday, November 12, 2024 12:09 PM To: Hether Hill <hhill@meridiancity.org> Subject: Re: Traffic External Sender - Please use caution with links or attachments. Thank you I just sent the governor an email. Rob 25 Item 7. Sent from my iPad On Nov 12, 2024, at 11:15 AM, Hether Hill <hhill@meridiancity.org> wrote: Rob, I’ve reached out to my point of contact with ITD to see if they can help gather any information and/or forward your request on. If I hear anything, I’ll be sure to let you know. Thank you for continuing to monitor this and provide updates. I’ll do the best I can to facilitate a response with ITD. Hether Hill hhill@meridiancity.org From: Luke Cavener <lcavener@meridiancity.org> Sent: Wednesday, October 30, 2024 6:09 PM To: Rob S <rkscsmith@msn.com>; Hether Hill <hhill@meridiancity.org> Subject: Re: Traffic Thanks Rob for looping me into this issue. Speaking from my experience ITD has been much slower to respond to our requests than the highway district. I’m meeting with our Police Chief tomorrow and will add this to my list. Just my opinion, but the intersection of Overland and Meridian has been problematic for 20 years. The location of the hotel, KJs, and gas station make any future improvements largely impossible. That said I share your safety concern(I live just down the road from this intersection and agree with your observations) Thanks for flagging and feel free to reach out to discuss any other recommendations for improvement. Best Luke 208.695.4536 From: Rob S <rkscsmith@msn.com> Sent: Wednesday, October 30, 2024 5:27:09 PM To: Hether Hill <hhill@meridiancity.org>; Luke Cavener <lcavener@meridiancity.org> Subject: Re: Traffic External Sender - Please use caution with links or attachments. Good evening. Still no ITD crosswalk marking. ACHD. Had their markings done in less than 5 days. Rob Smith Sent from my iPhone On Oct 22, 2024, at 9:12 AM, Hether Hill <hhill@meridiancity.org> wrote: 26 Item 7. Thank you for bringing this to my attention. I will ask ITD for a follow up. Hether Hill | Long Range Associate Coordination Planner City of Meridian | Community Development 33 E. Broadway Ave., Suite 102 Meridian, Idaho 83642 Phone: 208-489-0319 Built for Business, Designed for Living www.meridiancity.org All e-mail messages sent to or received by City of Meridian e-mail accounts are subject to the Idaho law, in regards to both release and retention, and may be released upon request, unless exempt from disclosure by law. From: Rob S <rkscsmith@msn.com> Sent: Tuesday, October 22, 2024 9:07 AM To: Hether Hill <hhill@meridiancity.org> Subject: Re: Traffic External Sender - Please use caution with links or attachments. I walked over to Jacksons yesterday. ITD still has not painted the crosswalk. Rob Smith From: Robert Simison <rsimison@meridiancity.org> Sent: Monday, September 30, 2024 3:31 PM To: Rob S <rkscsmith@msn.com> Cc: Tracy Basterrechea <tbasterrechea@meridiancity.org>; Hether Hill <hhill@meridiancity.org> Subject: RE: Traffic Mr. Smith, Thank you for the email and sorry for my delay in responding. I’m copying Chief Basterrechea so he is aware of your concerns/suggestions, as well as Hether Hill who works with ACHD and ITD. Hopefully Hether can get some immediate action with ITD and I will let Chief respond with any specific comments. Respectfully, Mayor Robert Simison City of Meridian All e-mail messages sent to or received by City of Meridian e-mail accounts are subject to the Idaho law, in regards to both release and retention, and may be released upon request, unless exempt from disclosure by law. 27 Item 7. From: Rob S <rkscsmith@msn.com> Sent: Friday, September 27, 2024 6:12 PM To: Robert Simison <rsimison@meridiancity.org> Subject: Traffic External Sender - Please use caution with links or attachments. Good Evening It's 5:35 pm on Friday 9/27. My wife and I just got back from walking from Meridian Greens to the Jacksons at Overland and Meridian and back. We passed through that intersection twice, crossing the street twice to get back on the south side of overland. We came very close to being hit three times while in the crosswalk. People are in too big a hurry, they are on their cell phones or just do not care. I counted 13 vehicles running the either the red light for left turn or right turn, including a west ada school bus. Four of those vehicles ran the left turn red light and came to a stop blocking the intersection. I also counted 8 vehicles that ran the red light passing straight through the intersection. One was a large pickup that was accelerating at a high rate of speed through the intersection. I observed 9 people with their phones in their hands while driving in the right turn lane, while we were waiting for the pedestrian traffic light to turn white. All this occurred over a less than a 10- minute period. So how many violations occur every day at this intersection? Traffic in Meridian just keeps getting worse. This intersection, like many in Meridian, is not safe for pedestrians and bikes during rush hour. My only suggestion to Chief Basterechea would be to encourage his motors and patrol officers to make as many contacts as possible for traffic violations when not assigned to a call. And I would strongly encourage those officers to write citations as appropriate. FYI: I have contacted ACHD about the lack of crosswalk marking at Meridian and Overland. They marked Meridian north and south but said ITD is responsible for Overland east and west. I contacted ITD and have not received a response. During my bike rides I try to keep track of crosswalks that need remarking and routinely notify ACHD. Rob Smith 28 Item 7. CORRESPONDENCE #2: From: David Miles <dmiles@meridiancity.org> Sent: Monday, November 18, 2024 7:37 AM To: cindywalk18@yahoo.com; Mayor Office Feedback <MayorOfficeFeedback@meridiancity.org> Cc: Hether Hill <hhill@meridiancity.org>; Tracy Basterrechea <tbasterrechea@meridiancity.org> Subject: RE: A new "Contact the Mayor's Office" form has been submitted! Cindy, Thank you for reaching out and sharing your concerns regarding safer streets, particularly your concerns of Meridian Road. I can tell you that there are several efforts being made, one of which has been the ongoing work between City Planning and Police, the Ada County Highway District (ACHD), School District (WASD), the regional planning authority (COMPASS) and others to evaluate all intersections in Meridian through an intersection and pedestrian safety task force. That group has identified improvements that can and should be made to multiple intersections, several of which were identified along Meridian Road from Overland, south. It is important to note that Meridian Road, is Highway 69 south of I-84, and is operated and managed by the Idaho Transportation Department (ITD). We have a good working relationship with ITD and continue to push for safety improvements along all of the highway roads that traverse Meridian (including Meridian Rd., Eagle Rd. and Chinden). That said, ITD is the ultimate decision authority on the standards Meridian Rd. has set. I would encourage you to also reach out to the ITD District 3 office to share your concerns as well. You can reach the local ITD Board member, Julie DeLorenzo as well as the District 3 Engineer, Jason Brinkman at the emails below, which you can find on their webpage as well - https://itd.idaho.gov/d3/. I have also copied Police Chief Basterrechea so that he is aware of your feedback and can add any insights or efforts that can be, or are being, done along that area of the roadway. Additionally, I have copied the City long range transportation planner, Hether Hill so that she is aware, and can continue to carry this concern forward to the City Transportation Commission. ITD Board (for Julie DeLorenzo) - Lorraine.Dennis@itd.idaho.gov Jason Brinkman - Jason.Brinkman@itd.idaho.gov Sincerely, Dave Miles | Chief of Staff City of Meridian | Mayor’s Office 33 E. Broadway Ave., Meridian, Idaho 83642 Phone: (208) 489-0532|Fax: (208) 884-8119 Built for Business, Designed for Living All e-mail messages sent to or received by City of Meridian e-mail accounts are subject to the Idaho law, 29 Item 7. in regards to both release and retention, and may be released upon request, unless exempt from disclosure by law From: cindywalk18@yahoo.com <cindywalk18@yahoo.com> Sent: Saturday, November 16, 2024 11:14 AM To: Mayor Office Feedback <MayorOfficeFeedback@meridiancity.org> Subject: A new "Contact the Mayor's Office" form has been submitted! From: Cindy Walk Email: cindywalk18@yahoo.com Phone: 909-435-5051 Question/Comment: Perhaps this is already on your radar. Wanting our streets to be safer for our community, what can be done to lower the speed limit on Meridian Road south of I84 to Kuna? As I'm sure you are aware, there have been a great number of accidents lately on this stretch of road. With the recent and ongoing building going on and increased traffic which has more than tripled in the past 3 years, something needs to be done to make it safer. Even more police in the area would be helpful. If you don't have the authority to look into this, do you know how I should go about it? Is it a city decision, federal, state, etc.? I appreciate your time. Should we contact you?: Yes 30 Item 7. CORRESPONDENCE #3: From: jcnoyes3@gmail.com <jcnoyes3@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, November 12, 2024 9:29 AM To: 'Ryan Head' <RHead@achdidaho.org>; Robert Simison <rsimison@meridiancity.org> Cc: patrick@ampmyhoa.com; Hether Hill <hhill@meridiancity.org>; Tracy Basterrechea <tbasterrechea@meridiancity.org>; 'Justin Lucas' <Jlucas@achdidaho.org>; 'Christy Little' <Clittle@achdidaho.org> Subject: RE: Rock Harbor Church Traffic Control External Sender - Please use caution with links or attachments. Thank you for looking into this. On a previous weekend the traffic controller at the first intersection of Tree Farm Way and Tree Haven Way was yelling very loudly at each vehicle to direct them to continue down Tree Farm Way, both methods are irritating. From: Ryan Head <RHead@achdidaho.org> Sent: Tuesday, November 12, 2024 8:47 AM To: Robert Simison <rsimison@meridiancity.org>; jcnoyes3@gmail.com Cc: patrick@ampmyhoa.com; Hether Hill <hhill@meridiancity.org>; Tracy Basterrechea <tbasterrechea@meridiancity.org>; Justin Lucas <Jlucas@achdidaho.org>; Christy Little <Clittle@achdidaho.org> Subject: Re: Rock Harbor Church Traffic Control External Sender - Please use caution with links or attachments. Thank you for forwarding this, Mr. Mayor. Cecilia: I am sorry to hear about your experience. Seems frustrating. I have my team reviewing any permits and addressing this with the church. Even if there was a permit, you should still have access to your street and home as this is a requirement of the permit. The fact that you didn't indicates to me that there likely was not a permit on file or the individual doing the traffic control was not educated on this and further conversation with the church is needed. Either way, we will address this. Again, sorry for the inconvenience you experienced. Thank you for letting us know so we can take care of this. Ryan Head, AICP CTP Director Ada County Highway District (ACHD) 3775 Adams Street, Garden City, Idaho 83714 Phone: (208)387-6110 www.achdidaho.org Connect with us on social! @achdidaho 31 Item 7. From: Hether Hill Sent: Tuesday, November 12, 2024 8:47 AM To: John Wasson <jwasson@achdidaho.org> Cc: Ryan Head <RHead@achdidaho.org> Subject: RE: Rock Harbor Church Traffic Control John, We’ve received additional correspondence related to Rockharbor Church. The attachment was provided by a resident of Spurwing and details the traffic control that was in place on Sunday, leading to the question of whether the Church has an a permit or license agreement on file for their traffic control. I know we discussed this at TC on Monday the 4th and as of that date, the Church did not have a license agreement in place for traffic control. Has this changed? @Ryan Head This has been a topic of conversation at the last few Transportation Commission meetings and both Justin Price (ITD) and John Wasson have been involved in investigating. Cc’ing you on this email since the Mayor initially forwarded this to you. Hether Hill | Long Range Associate Coordination Planner City of Meridian | Community Development 33 E. Broadway Ave., Suite 102 Meridian, Idaho 83642 Phone: 208-489-0319 Built for Business, Designed for Living www.meridiancity.org All e-mail messages sent to or received by City of Meridian e-mail accounts are subject to the Idaho law, in regards to both release and retention, and may be released upon request, unless exempt from disclosure by law. From: Robert Simison <rsimison@meridiancity.org> Sent: Tuesday, November 12, 2024 8:24 AM To: jcnoyes3@gmail.com Cc: patrick@ampmyhoa.com; Hether Hill <hhill@meridiancity.org>; Tracy Basterrechea <tbasterrechea@meridiancity.org>; rhead@achdidaho.org Subject: RE: Rock Harbor Church Traffic Control Cecilia, I’m connecting you to others who can best answer the question if they have a traffic control permit or plan. Respectfully, Robert 32 Item 7. From: jcnoyes3@gmail.com <jcnoyes3@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, November 11, 2024 8:38 AM To: Robert Simison <rsimison@meridiancity.org>; MPD <mpd@meridiancity.org> Cc: patrick@ampmyhoa.com Subject: Rock Harbor Church Traffic Control External Sender - Please use caution with links or attachments. I live in Spurwing on Quebec Ct, across the street from Rock Harbor Church. I try to avoid driving anywhere on Sundays because of the traffic going in and out of Rock Harbor Church (RHC). Yesterday (11/10/2024) I needed to run an errand and on returning to Spurwing found that RCH traffic control was blocking access to my home. The attached PDF illustrates and summarizes what occurred. Is it legal for RCH to block public street entrances? I was told previously that RCH did not have a permit to control traffic. Do they currently have a permit to control traffic? Cecilia Noyes 541-740-3310 33 Item 7. Rock Harbor Church traffic control making it difficult to get to my home located on Quebec Ct. 1.Traffic controller with a sign and cones blocking turning leŌ turn onto N Tree Haven Way. I decided to just go with the flow rather than asking them to move cones. 2.Traffic controller trying to force traffic to not turn leŌ on N Tree Haven Way. I told them I was turning leŌ because I live down there. 3.Traffic controller with cones trying to direct traffic from conƟnuing east on N Tree Haven Way. There was room to past the cones so I conƟnued on to my home on Quebec Ct. 1 2 3 34 Item 7. View as a webpage / Share For Immediate Release Rachel Bjornestad, Public Information Officer 208-387-6107 or communications@achdidaho.org ACHD Testing New Travel Safety Tool at Meridian and Ustick Intersection MERIDIAN — The Ada County Highway District (ACHD) is introducing a new travel safety feature at the intersection of Meridian Road and Ustick Road in Meridian. Last week, ACHD crews installed the first Leading Through Interval (LTI) to evaluate its effectiveness in improving traffic flow. If successful, the LTI could be installed at designated right-turn lanes throughout the county. The LTI technology would work in conjunction with the widely-used Leading Pedestrian Interval (LPI), which is an added safety measure for pedestrians. In its current state, the LPI allows for pedestrians to enter into the crosswalk prior to giving a green light to vehicle traffic. This makes pedestrians more visible, increasing safety for all users. Currently, at intersections with a designated right-turn lane, through traffic, which does not conflict with the pedestrians, are also given a red light while the LPI cycles through. The newly implemented LTI technology provides a green light specifically for vehicles moving straight through the intersection while continuing to hold those turning right at intersections when the crossing signal is activated. Once the additional LPI time has run its course, drivers will see the right-turn lane traffic signal transition from a solid red ball to a flashing yellow arrow, another safety improvement the District is excited to see tested. Today, drivers are given a green light. The flashing yellow will be an added reminder to yield and use caution while turning. “The LTI phase helps improve the flow of through traffic while ensuring that pedestrians are still given a head start before right-turning vehicles,” said ACHD Director Ryan Head. “By testing this technology at the Meridian and Ustick intersection, we can assess its effectiveness and potentially expand its use to other eligible intersections throughout Ada County.” The intersection of Meridian and Ustick Roads was selected as the pilot location due to its heavy traffic volume and its existing infrastructure, which includes dedicated right-turn lanes in all directions. This makes it an ideal location for testing the LTI system. While LTI technology is new to ACHD, it has been successfully implemented in other areas of the United States, including Pittsburgh, where it has been shown to improve both pedestrian safety and traffic flow. The pilot program at Meridian and Ustick is part of ACHD's ongoing 35 Item 7. efforts to explore innovative solutions to enhance safety for all road users, including pedestrians, cyclists, and motorists. What Drivers and Pedestrians Can Expect: • For drivers: Right-turning vehicles will experience a red ball followed by a flashing yellow arrow during the LPI phase. This flashing yellow alert will remind drivers to yield to pedestrians crossing the street before making their turn. Vehicles going straight through the intersection will have a green light, allowing them to proceed without delay. • For pedestrians: Pedestrians will continue to receive a head start with the LPI, giving them more time to cross the intersection safely before vehicles are allowed to move. After the test period, ACHD will review the results and consider expanding the LTI to other intersections with right-turn lanes across Ada County. ### 36 Item 7.